On-Demand Turns Full-Production Color

Barco has identified a number of potential applications for its first digital press, including wallcoverings, laminates, decorative panels, labels and security printing using industrial substrates, such as coated and uncoated paper, plastic and aluminum foils and vinyl.

Barco's the.factory (don't forget to say dot) is readying for beta tests to a select pilot group of printers. When ready to go to market, the press will cost in the range of $1 million. First shipments are scheduled to start the first quarter of 2001.